Author: Sulaiman Al-Hakim
Publisher: Dar Al-Amin
Edition Date: First 2000
Number of Pages: 111
The book "Jews... But Egyptians" is a historical work by the author Sulaiman Al-Hakim, published in various editions (such as Dar Al-Gomhoreya 2008, and Dar Al-Amin 2000). The book sheds light on the lives of Egyptian Jews in the 20th century, addressing their cultural and political belonging to Egypt, and highlighting Jewish artists and intellectuals who considered themselves Egyptians first.
The most important points covered by the book:
Dual Identity: The book focuses on how a group of Egyptian Jews clung to their Egyptian identity despite their religion, documenting their national stances.
Artistic Content: The book discusses Egyptian artistic and cultural figures of Jewish origin and their role in Egyptian artistic life.
Historical Context: The book examines the period of Israel's emergence and its impact on the status of Jews in Egypt, and their interaction with national issues during that era.
Source: The book is considered a historical and social study documenting an aspect of the history of Jews in Egypt.